Physaria Species, Sessile Bladderpod

Physariasessilis

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Physaria (fy-SAR-ee-a)
Species
sessilis (SES-sil-iss)
Synonym
Lesquerella gracilis var. sessilis
Lesquerella sessilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Biennials
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant.

Sessile Bladderpod (Lesquerella sessilis) is a native plant that is endemic to Texas.

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